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PoK: Beyond grievance, the politics of mobilisation

The mobilisation has historical roots, with the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee emerging in 2023 as an umbrella platform uniting traders, civil-society groups, activists, and other constituencies

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 6:10 pm

Toxic gas exposure deaths: Sitakunda shipyard faced legal action over safety violations last month

Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments says issued repeated reminders, shipyard did not implement directives

The Daily Star 14 Aug 2026 5:59 pm

The 'khep' question Bangladesh football needs to address

Several national footballers have come under fire for taking part in

The Daily Star 14 Aug 2026 5:37 pm

Prabowo highlights Indonesia

Antara News 14 Aug 2026 5:19 pm

Family held hostage, one shot during robbery in Patuakhali

Victims say robbers fled with 25 bhori of gold, Tk 2 lakh and a phone

The Daily Star 14 Aug 2026 5:12 pm

Probe body to be formed over Sitakunda gas poisoning incident: Finance minister

Army helping manage the gas exposure

The Daily Star 14 Aug 2026 4:12 pm

Theyll be nervous: Ponting warns Australia as Bangladesh take control

With Bangladesh 153 runs ahead and the pitch appearing easier for batting, Ponting believes the next phase could reveal plenty about the character and quality of Australia

The Daily Star 14 Aug 2026 3:55 pm

Woman 'dies by suicide' after allegedly killing 4-year-old daughter in Tangail

The woman and her husband often quarrelled over financial hardship

The Daily Star 14 Aug 2026 3:45 pm

Kept calm and played to the merit of the ball: How Tanzid made history in Darwin

Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan kept his composure and played the ball on its merit to produce a history-making century in only his second Test, putting his side in a commanding position against Australia in Darwin on Friday.

The Daily Star 14 Aug 2026 3:41 pm

Delhi's unusual challenge: Keeping monkeys and pigeons away from top badminton event

After wildlife intrusions made headlines at an earlier tournament, organisers are taking extra measures for the badminton world championships.

BBC 14 Aug 2026 1:47 pm

Swiatek rolls past Rybakina for WTA Toronto title

Former world number one Iga Swiatek captured her first title of the year on Thursday, roaring past a weary Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 to win the WTA 1000 in Toronto.

The Daily Star 14 Aug 2026 1:30 pm

Power cuts, public fury: Bangladeshs energy crisis tests the new BNP government

Shortfall in natural gas supply has resulted in power outages and long power cuts in various parts of Bangladesh

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 1:13 pm

Graveyard dispute erupts into clash in Netrokona, injuring at least 50

The long-running dispute between two villages turned violent in Kalmakanda

The Daily Star 14 Aug 2026 1:08 pm

U.S. lost 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones in war with Iran: report

In 2024, India signed an agreement with the U.S. to procure 31 MQ-9 Reaper drones for its armed forces, with deliveries expected to begin in 2029

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 1:06 pm

Sri Lankan coach dies after altercation with young cricketers

Veteran Sri Lankan cricket coach Sumith Fernando has died after an altercation with young players at a cricket facility in Colombo, reportedly following a dispute over drinking water.

The Daily Star 14 Aug 2026 12:52 pm

Woman found dead in Jhenaidah; son detained over suspected killing

Police recovered 55-year-old Sakher Banu

The Daily Star 14 Aug 2026 12:37 pm

Six workers die inside ship being dismantled in Sitakunda

The workers were inside an LNG carrier being dismantled

The Daily Star 14 Aug 2026 12:27 pm

Five workers die inside ship being dismantled in Sitakunda

The workers were inside an LNG carrier being dismantled

The Daily Star 14 Aug 2026 12:27 pm

Prabowo credits Danantara for gains at state firms

Antara News 14 Aug 2026 12:23 pm

U.S. names India among over 40 nations accused of helping China evade tariffs via shadow network

The Great Transshipment Scam report said the transshipments became more prevalent after 2018; Peter Navarro announced that U.S. will use an AI-enabled Detective Border

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 12:11 pm

Dengue cases surge in Chattogram as 361 infections recorded in 11 days

The district has reported 1,195 dengue cases and three deaths this year, while a DGHS survey identified 8 city wards as high-risk for Aedes mosquito breeding

The Daily Star 14 Aug 2026 12:09 pm

Nigel Farage regains U.K. parliamentary seat, fights off Count Binface challenge

Mr. Farages main challenger ended up being Count Binface, a figure created by comedian Jonathan Harvey, who has become a fixture of fun at British elections.

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 12:04 pm

Rubio greets Pakistan on Independence Day

Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio greeted the people of Pakistan on their Independence Day and said the two countries, through cooperation on regional mediation and critical minerals, were delivering real results. On behalf of the United States of America, I extend warm congratulations to the people of Pakistan on their Independence Day, Rubio Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 14 Aug 2026 11:57 am

Prabowo says junior judges' pay rises 280 percent

Antara News 14 Aug 2026 11:33 am

Spardha to take

Tobuo Jege Uthi examines womens everyday realities within structures shaped by gender, identity, power and patriarchy.

The Daily Star 14 Aug 2026 11:28 am

US says lower oil prices, not Iran's nuclear program, are now top priority in war

Keeping oil and gas cheap for Americans all over the country is goal number one, says JD Vance

The Daily Star 14 Aug 2026 10:15 am

Nepal claims Indian territory; 210-year-old Sugauli Treaty remains untraceable, says minister

Guwahati: Nepal has been unable to confirm the whereabouts of the original 1816 Sugauli Treaty, a historic agreement that established the basis of the countrys boundary with British India. Nepals Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told the House of Representatives that although documents related to the treaty are held in the countrys National Archives, there is [] The post Nepal claims Indian territory; 210-year-old Sugauli Treaty remains untraceable, says minister appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 14 Aug 2026 10:08 am

Two severely injured as train derails in southeast England

Footage from the scene showed at least three overturned carriages and paramedics on site. The cause of the incident remains unknown.

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 8:10 am

Indian solar mission's new findings throw light on enduring Sun mysteries

Why is the Sun's corona millions of degrees hotter than its surface? And how does it maintain its inexplicably high temperature?

BBC 14 Aug 2026 7:43 am

New Zealand Football withdraws support for Infantino, urges review

New Zealand Football became the latest FIFA member to withdraw support on Friday.

The Daily Star 14 Aug 2026 7:37 am

Tanzid, Shanto steer Tigers to strong position at lunch

Tanzid, playing only his second Test, brought up his maiden Test fifty off 102 balls

The Daily Star 14 Aug 2026 7:25 am

Analysis: Nepal cancels conference on Tibetan studies amid China pressure debate

Cancellation of the conference, in which around 700 participants were to take part, including scholars from China, has stoked a controversyover whether the Nepal government has succumbed to pressure from Beijing, which has in recent years steadily expanded its influence in Kathmandu

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 4:50 am

Nepals former PM Deuba returns after over five months abroad for treatment

Mr. Deuba and his wife, former Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, were seriously injured during violent protests on September 9, 2025, when anti-government demonstrations led by the Gen Z movement swept across Nepal and resulted in the fall of the K.P. Sharma Oli government

The Hindu 14 Aug 2026 2:04 am

This was my World Cup says Somali ref after UEFA Super Cup

The 34-year-old was denied the chance to referee at the World Cup itself after being refused entry to the United States.

The Daily Star 14 Aug 2026 12:44 am

Fabien Barthez joins Zidane

The 55-year-old, who was Zidane's teammate when France won the 1998 World Cup on home soil, will be responsible for the national team's goalkeepers.

The Daily Star 14 Aug 2026 12:40 am

Hasan shows Tigers have more than express pace

If Australians did not know Hasan Mahmud before the first Test in Darwin, they certainly know the Bangladesh pacer now.

The Daily Star 14 Aug 2026 12:00 am

Air India to test all pilots for banned substances

It comes after one of its planes suddenly lost altitude last week, with a number of passengers injured.

BBC 13 Aug 2026 10:22 pm

Ukraines drones hit a major Russian oil refinery, sparking fire

Ukraines General Staff said that its forces struck the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat oil refining and petrochemical complex in Russias republic of Bashkortostan overnight, causing a fire at the facility

The Hindu 13 Aug 2026 10:11 pm

Mohammedan roll back the years, assemble star-studded squad

Mohammedan rolled back the years on Thursday, reviving the charm of player transfers from a bygone era with a colourful sign-on day at the club premises.

The Daily Star 13 Aug 2026 9:10 pm

DU to investigate allegations of anti-state activities involving 58 teachers

Three-member committee will examine the claims and recommend action, the university says

The Daily Star 13 Aug 2026 8:50 pm

Saw daylight after 60 days: Doctor recounts torture in TFI cell

Dr Ashiq-ul-Akbar says he was later photographed in a staged arrest display

The Daily Star 13 Aug 2026 8:36 pm